Tell 'Em You Were Gold

Pharis and Jason Romero are pure craftspeople. A renowned banjo builder, Jason spent years developing his own personal designs, and on Tell ‘Em You Were Gold, his handmade instruments take center stage. Over a half dozen uniquely crafted banjos are played by the duo in the course of the album. There’s conviction and delicacy in this music, which ranges from duets that showcase the pair’s deep psychic and artistic connection to solo banjo meditations and full band romps. Recorded over six days in an old barn in Horsefly, British Columbia, the album displays the multiple Juno Award-winning duo playing music that is honest, direct, and reflective of life’s beauty and knottiness.
Note: The double LP edition features six fan favorite bonus tracks including “Lost Lula,” “Backstep Indi,” and others never before available on vinyl.
Track Listing
1
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Souvenir | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:23 | |
2
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Cold Creek Shout | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:00 | |
3
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Rolling Mills | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:58 | |
4
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Sour Queen | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:35 | |
5
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Pale Morning | Pharis & Jason Romero | 2:33 | |
6
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Train on the Island | Pharis & Jason Romero | 2:34 | |
7
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Lady on the Green | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:01 | |
8
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Cannot Change It All | Pharis & Jason Romero | 4:27 | |
9
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The Dose | Pharis & Jason Romero | 2:05 | |
10
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SS Radiant | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:17 | |
11
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Been All Around This World | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:30 | |
12
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Black Guard Mary | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:08 | |
13
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Going to Town | Pharis & Jason Romero | 2:04 | |
14
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Going Across the Sea | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:38 | |
15
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Five Miles from Town | Pharis & Jason Romero | 2:48 | |
16
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Old Bill's Tune | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:05 | |
17
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New Caledonia (Vinyl only) | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:23 | |
18
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Backstep Indi (Vinyl only) | Pharis & Jason Romero | 2:34 | |
19
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Lost Lula (Vinyl only) | Pharis & Jason Romero | 2:26 | |
20
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Billy in the Lowground (Vinyl only) | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:05 | |
21
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Old September (Vinyl only) | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:47 | |
22
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Ballad of Old Bill (Vinyl only) | Pharis & Jason Romero | 3:44 |